Q 1: A group of Multazims (practicing Muslims) here in our town disagree with us in some matters, such as the Sawm (fasting) of Ramadan. They do not fast until they see the crescent with the naked eye. Sometimes they begin Sawm a day or two after us, and they break their Sawm a day or two after `Eid-ul-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking the Fast). (Part No. 10; Page No. 95) Whenever we question their Sawm on the day of the `Eid, they insist that they will not break their fast nor fast until they see the crescent with the naked eye, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated, Begin Sawm on seeing it (the crescent of Ramadan), and break your Sawm on seeing it (the crescent of Shawwal). They are not convinced with the modern devices which are used to see the crescent. They also offer Salat-ul-`Eid (the Festival Prayer) after the end of the `Eid, according to their sighting. On `Eid-ul-Adha (the Festival of the Sacrifice), they also slaughter the Ud-hiyah (sacrificial animal offered by non-pilgrims) and stand on the mountain of `Arafat two days later. They also offer Salah (Prayer) in Masjids (mosques) where there are graves, and they claim that it is not prohibited. May Allah reward you.